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Pernini Legal, LLC

Corporate M&A Associate Attorney (San Diego)

Pernini Legal, LLC, San Diego, California, United States, 92199

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CORPORATE M&A ASSOCIATE ATTORNEY / MID-LEVEL PUBLIC & PRIVATE COMPANY TRANSACTIONS

Location: San Diego, CA HYBRID

A

top-10 AmLaw

firm is seeking a

mid-level

Associate Attorney

to join its thriving

Corporate Practice Group

in

San Diego (link removed) This is an excellent opportunity to represent public and private companies in complex, high-value mergers and acquisitions (M&A), including cross-border deals and corporate restructurings.



Candidate Profile

JD

from a

top-tier law school

with an

excellent academic record (link removed)> Active Bar Admission

in

California , in good standing.

46 years

of substantive

M&A experience

representing public and private companies (link removed)> Experience

drafting and negotiating

principal acquisition agreements

and

leading deal negotiations (link removed)> Familiarity with

complex cross-border transactions

and

global corporate restructurings

is a

plus (link removed)> Proven ability to manage multiple workstreams, interact confidently with clients, and deliver high-quality work product under tight deadlines.

Prior experience at an

AmLaw 100 firm

is

strongly preferred (link removed)> Soft Skills: Excellent analytical, writing, and communication skills, sound business judgment, attention to detail, and the ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities

Lead and support domestic and cross-border M&A transactions through all phases, including structuring, negotiation, diligence, documentation, and closing.

Draft and negotiate

stock and asset purchase agreements ,

merger agreements ,

disclosure schedules , and related

transactional documents (link removed)> Advise clients on

fiduciary duties ,

corporate governance , and

regulatory and compliance issues

in connection with transactional activity.

Provide counsel on

global corporate restructurings (link removed)> Work directly with clients, co-counsel, and opposing counsel to

manage deal execution (link removed)> Coordinate with internal teams, including tax, antitrust, employment, and IP, to ensure comprehensive legal guidance.

Mentor junior associates and contribute to a high-performing transactional team.

Remain current

on market trends and legal developments impacting M&A transactions.

Why Join Us?

This role offers the opportunity to work at the

forefront of complex M&A activity, representing premier clients across a wide array of industries. Associates in this group enjoy early client contact, meaningful responsibility, and collaboration with seasoned dealmakers. The team fosters a culture that is both ambitious and collegial, prioritizing professional development, mentorship, and long-term career growth. The San Diego offices strong platform and the groups deep bench of transactional talent make this an

outstanding opportunity for attorneys who are serious about building a premier M&A practice(link removed)>

Compensation & Benefits

Competitive Compensation : Annual base salary is expected to range from

$310,000

$390,000 , determined by experience, qualifications, and market factors. Discretionary

bonus

opportunities are also available.

Comprehensive Benefits : Medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance; 401(k) plan; paid parental leave; generous vacation; professional development support; commuter benefits; and wellness programs.

Application Requirements

Interested candidates should submit a

resume ,

law school transcript , and

cover letter

for consideration.

Our client is an

Equal Opportunity Employer (link removed)>

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